Daily Current Affairs Quiz (28 October 2026)

Question 1

With reference to the recent border patrolling agreement along the LAC, which two friction areas were specifically resolved between India and China?

Accepted Answer

Depsang Plains (Bottleneck area) and Demchok (Charding Nullah)

Answer

Galwan Valley and Pangong Tso North Bank

Answer

Doklam and Nathu La

Answer

Lipulekh Pass and Kalapani

Question 2

Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the Finance Commission constituted by the President?

Accepted Answer

Article 280

Answer

Article 275

Answer

Article 270

Answer

Article 279A

Question 3

How does the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) fundamentally differ from the traditional Reverse Repo facility in RBI liquidity management?

Accepted Answer

SDF does NOT require RBI to provide government securities as collateral to commercial banks

Answer

SDF operates at a higher rate than the MSF rate

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SDF can only be accessed by Primary Dealers and not scheduled commercial banks

Answer

SDF is mandatory for all co-operative banks only

Question 4

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas is a:

Accepted Answer

Statutory body established under the CAQM Act, 2021 whose directions supersede state boards

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Non-statutory body created via executive resolution of NITI Aayog

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Constitutional body under Article 243

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Judicial tribunal established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

Question 5

The landmark "30x30 target" discussed at the COP16 UN Biodiversity Conference in Cali refers to:

Accepted Answer

Protecting at least 30% of the world’s terrestrial, inland water, and coastal/marine areas by 2030

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Reducing global greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030

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Phasing out 30% of single-use plastics by 2030

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Providing $30 billion annual funding to 30 Small Island Developing States

Question 6

What is the role of "Vyommitra" in ISRO’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission?

Accepted Answer

A half-humanoid robot designed to fly on uncrewed test missions to monitor life support parameters

Answer

A quadruped robotic rover designed for lunar South Pole drilling

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The newly commissioned heavy-lift cryogenic rocket stage

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The ground recovery vessel deployed in the Arabian Sea

Question 7

Exercise SIMBEX is an annual bilateral maritime exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the Navy of which country?

Accepted Answer

Singapore

Answer

Sri Lanka

Answer

Seychelles

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South Africa

Question 8

What is the maximum central subsidy available to a residential household installing a 3 kW rooftop solar system under the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

Accepted Answer

₹78,000

Answer

₹30,000

Answer

₹50,000

Answer

₹1,20,000

Question 9

Which body serves as the National Programme Implementation Agency for the PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy?

Accepted Answer

REC Limited

Answer

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)

Answer

NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam

Answer

Power Grid Corporation of India

Question 10

In the context of Indian fiscal federalism, which constitutional article empowers the Parliament to levy surcharges on certain taxes and duties exclusively for the purposes of the Union?

Accepted Answer

Article 271

Answer

Article 268

Answer

Article 269

Answer

Article 270

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Q1. With reference to the recent border patrolling agreement along the LAC, which two friction areas were specifically resolved between India and China?

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